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Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Leaders at Bethel Church announced Sunday that Ben Armstrong, the prophetic ministry director at the church and former BSSM revival group pastor, has been placed on administrative leave following the release of a YouTube video in which a former student publicly alleges clergy sexual abuse dating […]
Bethel Church senior leaders apologised on Sunday for their “mistakes and failures” in the way they handled allegations that prominent prophetic minister Shawn Bolz had sexually harassed members of his staff and used social media to fabricate words of knowledge. In a letter to their congregation in Redding, California, USA, […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Bethel Church in Redding, California, USA, led by senior leader Bill Johnson, has officially launched a new church plant in Sydney, Australia. The announcement was made during a worship service on November 3, where Johnson, along with Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader, and other […]
Bethel Church in Redding, California, is calling on members and Christians around the world to pray for senior leader Beni Johnson as she battles cancer. Beni, along with husband Bill, are senior leaders of the globally-influential church that is well-known for its revival culture, school of supernatural ministry and inspiring […]
By Brandon Showalter — Originally published in The Christian Post After 18 years of ministry at Bethel Church in Redding, California, senior pastors Eric and Candace Johnson have announced that they will be formally stepping down in February. The couple, who have inhabited the senior pastoral roles for the past […]
By Peter and Alison Gooch Peter and Alison of Burn 24-7 have been involved in building unity in the Bride of Christ in Port Elizabeth for about 15 years. Burn 24-7 PE is thrilled to invite all creatives, worship leaders, musicians, pastors, intercessors, poets, worshippers and hungry saints to an […]
Originally published in The Christian Post An influential charismatic church is giving $1000 (R13 423) to every household that lost their home in the Carr Fire, a move it says is a “God-sized step of faith.” Bethel Church, which has several thousand members and is home to Bethel Music, announced […]
One of the worst wild fires in California’s history has been raging in the north of the state for more than a week — spreading over more than 50 000ha, killing six people, destroying more than 1 000 homes and resulting in the evacuation of some 52 000 residents. At […]
Originally published in Charisma News Bethel Church issued an urgent call to action last weekend in regard to several upcoming bills in the California legislature. Much of the action is required by Monday March 26. The church says they rarely venture into politics, but felt the bills harmed the body […]